Jeff is the Executive Director of NASA, which was established in 1976.NASA is Nevada’s preeminent deliverer of PreK–12 professional learning for ALL educators. NASA has1600 members, 30,000annualregistrations,andincreasingpartnerships/advocacy efforts to support students and educators. NASA’s funding comes from registrations, memberships, and private partnerships. NASA launched the Silver State Education Foundation to support teacher pipeline programs that address disproportion teacher vacancies. Jeff began his career in 1991 as a Nevada Legislative Aide and retired from CCSD as an- Associate Superintendent over Turnaround in 2020. He has lead NASA in support of children and educators since 2019.
Luan Pham is Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer with Byrna Technologies, Inc. BYRNA manufactures a platform of less-lethal pistols and rifles that provide civilians, law enforcement officers, and security professionals with a safe, reliable, and effective alternative to traditional firearms allowing our customers to protect and defend themselves, their families, and their community without the need to resort to deadly force.
Dr. Blair Thomas is an American Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. She successfully completed her surgical residency at Meharry Medical College in 2012. She welcomes new patients to her practice, Premier Oral and Facial Surgery, in Southwest Las Vegas. Dr. Thomas is also an assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. Before pursuing her medical career, she was an NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Champion and played on the USA Women’s Volleyball PanAmerican team. She was inducted into the California State University, of Long Beach Athletics Hall of Fame. She finished her athletic career as a Rebel, at UNLV. She currently lives in Las Vegas with her husband and children.
Promo Direct was founded in 1991 by President & CEO, Dave Sarro, with the main goal of assisting organizations by improving brand visibility through promotional products and apparel. Dave is responsible for the vision of Promo Direct and the overall execution of company initiatives. The company has always strived to provide a premium shopping experience, accompanied by smart marketing solutions. Promo Direct has won numerous national awards over the years and is considered a leader within the promotional products industry.